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Kiefer Sutherland Under Investigation for Assaulting Uber Driver

2/3/2026

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Kiefer Sutherland faces potential charges for allegedly assaulting an Uber driver in Hollywood.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case, which the LAPD is further investigating.
On January 11, Sutherland, 59, reportedly threatened to kill the driver when he refused to pull over.
The driver called 911 to report the incident near Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue.
Sutherland was arrested on January 14 for making criminal threats and released on $50,000 bail, with a court appearance set for February 2.

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Kiefer Sutherland faces potential charges for allegedly assaulting an Uber driver in Hollywood.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case, which the LAPD is further investigating.
On January 11, Sutherland, 59, reportedly threatened to kill the driver when he refused to pull over.
The driver called 911 to report the incident near Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue.
Sutherland was arrested on January 14 for making criminal threats and released on $50,000 bail, with a court appearance set for February 2.